Hours

Murphy Library

Regular Hours: January 27- May 8

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Spring Recess: March 13- 22

March 13, Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 14-15, Saturday- Sunday: Closed

March 16-20, Monday- Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 21, Saturday: Closed

March 22, Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Special Hours: April 10-12

April 10, Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

April 11, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

April 12, Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Finals Week: May 9-15

May 9, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.

May 10, Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

May 11-14, Monday- Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

May 15, Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Special Hours: May 16-24

Monday- Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday- Sunday: Closed

Regular Hours

During most of fall and spring academic semesters reference is staffed at the following times.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please see the comprehensive Murphy Library Hours Of Operation page for reference hours during finals weeks, holidays, and interim periods.

Spring Semester 2020, January 27 - May 15

Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m

Wednesday nights: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m

Closed weekends

Researchers are advised to call ahead, 608.785.8511, or email, specoll@uwlax.edu, to confirm hours of operation, especially during intersession periods. Shortened hours typically in effect during holidays, J-term, spring break, and summer.

Special hours:

Friday, March 13: Close at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 10: Close at 4:30 p.m.

Murphy's Mug Logo

Coffee Shop Hours:

Normal hours during fall and spring semesters are:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.